There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Udon Thani by plane, car ferry, tram, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane PEN - UTH
4h 25m฿4,100–12,000Car ferry, tram, train
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Udon Thanitrain
30h 8m฿562–2,596Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Udon Thanibus 876
30h 15m฿2,699–3,577Drive 1,702.8 km
- Drive from George Town to Udon Thanicar 1,702.8 km
23h 37m฿6,498–9,386Bus
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus
36h 57m฿1,993–8,793
Penang to Udon Thani by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Udon Thani is to car ferry and tram and train which costs ฿550 - ฿2600 and takes 30h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Udon Thani is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ฿4100 - ฿12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Udon Thani. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Udon Thani via Hat Yai and Phitsanulok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.
The distance between Penang and Udon Thani is 1372 km. The road distance is 1702.8 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Udon Thani without a car is to car ferry and tram and train which takes 30h 8m and costs ฿550 - ฿2600.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH), including transfers and time at the airport.
Penang to Udon Thani bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang to Udon Thani is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ฿4100 - ฿12000. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs ฿2700 - ฿3600 and takes 30h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Penang International Airport Airport to Udon Thani International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 45m and has one stopover.
Penang to Udon Thani bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Udon Thani, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Udon Thani via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, and Phitsanulok in around 30h 15m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,100–12,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–12,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿35–240
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿35–55
- Express
- ฿160–240
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿11–140
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿11–16
- Express
- ฿95–140
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿740–790
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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Booking & Getting There
Udon Thani is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 5:35 AM in Penang and 4:35 AM in Udon Thani.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Udon Thani is 1703 km. It takes approximately 23h 37m to drive from Penang to Udon Thani.
Firefly, AirAsia, Thai Airways International and two other airlines offer flights from Penang International Airport Airport to Udon Thani International Airport Airport.
Book your Penang to Udon Thani bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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